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<P><B><FONT FACE="Arial">Good Morning Chorale,</FONT></B>
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<P><B><FONT FACE="Arial">Thanks to everyone who participated in the concert at La Hacienda Sunday night. I think we ended up with 61 singers and a very enthusiastic audience. I appreciate everyone's contribution to the evening. One lady in the audience said she didn’t want it to end. Several commented on the good selection of songs, and on the presentation of the Gospel. One fellow who had been a choral director his entire life, said he really enjoyed and liked the way we had parts mixed.</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT FACE="Arial">It was one of the most enjoyable concerts we've had for a long time. You looked nice (men: great ties :) ), smiled frequently, sounded great, and did an outstanding job. If you've known me long, you know I'm not too big on superlatives, but you earned it for last nights concert. I was particularly pleased with Ethan's contribution on the piano. I appreciate the time and effort he's spent to learn the songs. You all seemed extra tuned in to following…both pauses/fermatas, and dynamics. I felt like I was driving an expensive sports car responsive to my every gesture….rather than a riding lawn mower.</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT FACE="Arial">That being said….</FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT FACE="Arial">Since we will be working with choir+orchestra on Tuesday night, I wont have much opportunity to address choral issues, so here are a few things to be thinking about for the songs we sang last night:<BR>
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<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Come and Receive --- ONLY ONE ANGEL (look for, and circle that line); Be careful about rhythms in 3/4 section where we enter.</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">When will Messiah Come –</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Men sounded a little weaker than last Tuesday's rehearsal. Write the words "HE-MEN" on the first page<U></U></FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">In the fullness of time – Duet was nice; song felt a tiny bit slow…probably my fault; Singers need to look up a bit more.</FONT><U></U></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Love Came gently – very nice job; I love the way you follow.</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Away in a Manger – Good job everyone</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Glorious Impossible - -nice; great piano</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Our God Emmanuel – nice; </FONT> <FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">something still sounds fishy toward the end of the song…next to last page…going into last section</FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">.</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Breath of Heaven --very beautiful sound. Keep up the good work. Men: be careful about that one tricky rhythm; </FONT> <FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Dih-vine not Dee-vine</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">What a Wonderful Child.. Very nice job.</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Be carful about "wont you" rather than "Wont-jah"</FONT><U></U></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">What Can I give Him -</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#FF0000" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Remember "Love" is a noun in this song. </FONT> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Love, the give.. NOT Love the gift...</FONT></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">We Believe - Men: got to sing it like HE-MEN (see #2)</FONT><U></U></B></LI>
<LI><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=4 FACE="Times New Roman">Celebrate & Sing a Song of Christmas - no complaints…maybe smile more<BR>
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<P><B><FONT FACE="Arial">It might be a good idea to mark some of these comments into your music. Look for<I> appropriate</I> points in the music and write "Look at Bruce and smile"</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT FACE="Arial">If at all possible, try to be on time this Tuesday. We'll need to figure out the riser situation…possibly make some changes….get missing music….etc. Also, remember to wear comfortable shoes. The risers don’t have seats…you'll be standing a lot. Remember: The better you sing, the shorter you have to stand.</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT FACE="Arial">Have a great week.</FONT></B>
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<P><B><FONT FACE="Arial">Bruce</FONT></B>
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<P><B><FONT FACE="Arial">PS: We have 10 "Guest Singers" from Crossroads singing with us for Christmas. How many do you know? Can you name all 10? Do any of them know your name?</FONT></B></P>
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